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The tragedy of a 50-50 America
The era of western stability relied on dominant parties, and the US has noneBusiness - Financial Times - October 23 -
Life of Janey Godley, comedian who defied her tragedies by cracking jokes
The comedian Janey Godley, who chronicled her struggles in unflinching detail, has died after a long illness.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Mark Strong and Lesley Manville make ancient tragedy 'Oedipus' a political thriller
One of the most basic questions in the world is “Who are you?”World - ABC News - October 18 -
Mark Strong and Lesley Manville make ancient tragedy 'Oedipus' a political thriller
One of the most basic questions in the world is “Who are you?”Entertainment - ABC News - October 18 -
The Guardian view on climate-linked disasters: Spain’s tragedy will not be the last | Editorial
More than 200 deaths and widespread destruction in Valencia are the latest sign of danger in a warming world. The death toll from floods in Spain’s Valencia region has topped 200. A huge clean-up ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Why encouraging cruise ships to dock at Amorgos would be a Greek tragedy
A policy of restricting huge liners visiting popular Cyclades islands could have the unintended consequence of diverting mass tourism towards quieter islands. Imagine the perfect Greek island, a ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Halo Had Emotional Punch Because It Underlined Quiet Tragedy
Halo: The Master Chief Collection celebrated its 10-year anniversary on November 11, 2024. Below, take a look back at the quiet sense of loss that permeated throughout the main trilogy. Halo: ...Tech - GameSpot - 2 days ago -
Ron Ely, television's 'Tarzan' in the 1960s who was later thrust back into headlines with family tragedy, dies at 86
Ron Ely, television's 'Tarzan' in the 1960s who was later thrust back into headlines with family tragedy, dies at 86Entertainment - ABC News - October 23 -
‘I couldn’t cry over my children like everyone else’: the tragedy of Palestinian journalist Wael al-Dahdouh
After his wife and two of his children were killed in Gaza, Al Jazeera journalist Wael al-Dahdouh became famous around the world for his decision to keep reporting. But this was just the start of ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Iran executes German-Iranian dissident
The German-Iranian had denied leading a group that bombed a mosque in 2008, killing 14 people.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Google Executive Overseeing Search and Advertising Leaves Role
Prabhakar Raghavan, the most senior Google executive overseeing its search engine and ads products, will be succeeded by longtime Google executive Nick Fox.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 17 -
Texas Supreme Court Halts Execution in Shaken Baby Case
Robert Roberson had been set to be executed on Thursday night for the death of his 2-year-old child. But after a bipartisan intervention by Texas lawmakers, the Supreme Court issued a stay.Top stories - The New York Times - October 18 -
Texas judge temporarily pauses Robert Roberson's execution
A Texas judge Thursday temporarily halted the execution of a man who was convicted of murder in the death of his 2-year-old daughter. Robert Roberson would have been the first person in the U.S. ...Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
For Executives, ‘Defending Democracy’ Can Seem Risky
Even seemingly anodyne sentiments supporting fair elections have become politically charged.Business - The New York Times - October 19 -
Senior VW executive deported from China
Expulsion of chief marketing officer is latest blow to German carmaker in world’s largest auto marketBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Wise chief executive fined £350,000 over ‘tax issues’
UK financial regulator says Kristo Käärmann breached conduct rules but clears him to continue in his jobBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
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How FTX’s Young Executives Shattered Their Parents
As their children are sentenced for fraud, the parents of FTX’s top leaders have described their disbelief at how the crypto exchange upended their lives.Business - The New York Times - October 30 -
Why N.F.L. Executives Are Fascinated by the Colts’ Quarterback Dilemma
Indianapolis’s decision to bench Anthony Richardson has raised eyebrows around the league, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - October 31 -
England's last executed 'witch' may have survived
A spelling error in a court document could mean the woman was not hanged, a Southampton historian says.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
A Mastercard executive addresses this burning investor question
Some investors worry it’s going to get harder for Mastercard to find more cash to displace. Its CFO sees plenty of runway ahead.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
The biometric retreat: executive getaways that fight stress with science
High-tech programmes use detailed health screening as the latest tool to reduce burnoutBusiness - Financial Times - November 3 -
Meet Musk's Fixer, the Powerful Executive Reshaping Tesla
Omead Afshar, known for his ability to mind-meld with the CEO, steps into the prominent role as the auto business confronts challenges.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4 -
Wars and activism drive demand for executive security
Allied Universal has recently launched an ‘enhanced’ service as political risks riseBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
AstraZeneca’s top China executive detained by authorities
Pharmaceutical group confirms four other current and ex-executives investigated, in addition to Leon WangWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
China Has Detained a Senior AstraZeneca Executive
Leon Wang, executive vice president in charge of China and the broader Asian region, is being detained while the Chinese government is probing AstraZeneca employees, the drugmaker says.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6 -
CVS Names Former UnitedHealth Executive as Head of Aetna
The move is one of the first from the new CEO, David Joyner, as he looks to repair the company.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6 -
The music executive all the sad girls want
Why Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo chose John JanickBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Sega Executive Wants To Make The Company Into The Next Disney
Between the upcoming sequel, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 , as well as the recently announced Shinobi movie , and Prime Video's Like a Dragon series, Sega has done very well for itself in Hollywood in ...Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago -
At Tesla, Musk Taps Close Confidant for Top Executive Role
Omead Afshar, who used to work in the office of the CEO, has moved into a vice president role with sales and manufacturing operations under him.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16 -
Texas supreme court blocks execution of man in late-night ruling
Robert Roberson, 57, who has long claimed innocence over death of daughter, has for now been spared. The Texas supreme court has blocked the execution of a man on death row in a late-night ruling ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Texas Supreme Court halts execution in 'shaken baby syndrome' death
Texas is preparing to put Roberson to death Thursday in what would be the nation's first execution involving a case of "shaken baby syndrome."Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
Texas execution is latest death penalty case to proceed despite doubts
A Travis County judge Thursday night granted a temporary restraining order, pausing the execution to allow Robert Roberson to testify at a Texas House hearing next week.Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Texas judge grants temporary restraining order pausing Robert Roberson's execution
Texas lawmakers filed a subpoena Wednesday in a last-minute effort to delay the execution of Robert Roberson.Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Roberson execution temporarily blocked in shaken baby syndrome case
The Supreme Court declined to block Texas from executing Robert Roberson, who insists his conviction for murdering his 2-year-old daughter rests upon a debunked version of shaken baby syndrome, but ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
Alabama executes man who killed 5 and asked to be put to death
Derrick Dearman, who admitted to killing five people in 2016, was put to death by lethal injection in AlabamaTop stories - CBS News - October 17
